The Kingdom of Dale was established in the Northen [[Wilderland]], just south of [[Erebor]], near the banks of river [[Celduin]].

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The Kingdom of Dale was established in the Northen [[Wilderland]], just south of [[Lonely Mountain|Erebor]], near the banks of river [[River Running|Celduin]].

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== History ==

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==Background==

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The Township and Lordship of Dale was most probably formed around the year {{TA|2590}} by the Northmen who lived in that area for centuries. That was the time when [[Thrór]] brought his people back to Erebor. The Men of Dale may therefore have benefited from an influx of neighboring peoples who hoped to trade with the Dwarves, inviting all their relatives from all over the region to join them, forming the city of [[Dale]].{{fact}} Dale saw great rise until the year {{TA|2758}}, when the [[Long Winter]] came.

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The Old Kingdom of Dale was most propably formed around the year [[Third Age 2590]] by the Northmen who lived in that area for centuries. That was the time when [[Thrór]] brought his people back to Erebor. The Men of Dale may therefore have benefitted from an influx of neighboring peoples who hoped to trade with, inviting all their relatives from all over the region to join them, forming the city of [[Dale]].{{fact}} Dale saw great rise until the year [[Third Age 2758|T.A. 2758]], when the [[Long Winter]] came.

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In the year {{TA|2770|n}} [[Smaug]] attacked Dale, killing [[Girion]] and ruining the town for 172 years.

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== History ==

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After the [[Battle of Five Armies]], [[Bard|Bard the Bowman]] founded the Kingdom, and he was later titled King '''Bard I'''.

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In [[Third Age 2770|the year 2770]] [[Smaug]] attacked Dale, killing [[Girion]] and ruining the Kingdom for 172 years.

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The Kingdom must have benefitted by the simultaneous refounding of the [[Kingdom under the Mountain]]. In the later years, the realm was said to extend far to the south and east of [[Esgaroth]]<ref>{{FR|Council}}</ref>, including perhaps all the lands between [[Carnen]] and [[Celduin]]<ref name=RF>[[Robert Foster]], ''[[The Complete Guide to Middle-earth]]'', entry "Dale"</ref>

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After the [[Battle of Five Armies]], the Kingdom was refounded by [[Bard|Bard the Bowman]], who was later titled '''Bard I'''

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Dale was sacked for a second time during the [[War of the Ring]] by invaders from [[Mordor]] and the [[Easterlings]]. The people of Dale took refuge in [[Lonely Mountain|Erebor]] with the Dwarves, and it was during the [[Battle of Dale]] that King [[Dáin Ironfoot]] of Erebor and King [[Brand]] of Dale were slain. However, after the fall of Sauron, the siege was broken and Dale rebuilt once more.

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Dale was sacked for a second time during the [[War of the Ring]] by invaders from [[Mordor]] and the [[Easterlings]]. The people of Dale took refuge in [[Erebor]] with the Dwarves, and it was during the [[Battle of Dale]] that King [[Dáin Ironfoot]] of Erebor and King [[Brand]] of Dale were slain. However, after the fall of Sauron, the siege was broken and Dale rebuilt once more.

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During the [[Fourth Age]], Dale was independent, but allied to the [[Reunited Kingdom]].<ref name=RF/>

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Geography

The Kingdom of Dale was established in the Northen Wilderland, just south of Erebor, near the banks of river Celduin.

Background

The Township and Lordship of Dale was most probably formed around the year T.A.2590 by the Northmen who lived in that area for centuries. That was the time when Thrór brought his people back to Erebor. The Men of Dale may therefore have benefited from an influx of neighboring peoples who hoped to trade with the Dwarves, inviting all their relatives from all over the region to join them, forming the city of Dale.[source?] Dale saw great rise until the year T.A.2758, when the Long Winter came.

In the year 2770Smaug attacked Dale, killing Girion and ruining the town for 172 years.

Dale was sacked for a second time during the War of the Ring by invaders from Mordor and the Easterlings. The people of Dale took refuge in Erebor with the Dwarves, and it was during the Battle of Dale that King Dáin Ironfoot of Erebor and King Brand of Dale were slain. However, after the fall of Sauron, the siege was broken and Dale rebuilt once more.